Las plantas crecen más rápido en la primavera.
English: Plants grow faster in the spring.
crecer /kɾeθˈeɾ/ · verb · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "grow".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- grow
- Translation
- crecer
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | crecer |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + crecer
- Examples
- Las plantas crecen más rápido en la primavera.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
Quiero cultivar mis propias verduras.
English: I want to grow my own vegetables.
Los niños crecen rápido cuando están sanos.
English: Children grow quickly when they are healthy.
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